alibabs
Member
Hi all i would like to start off by introducing myself .I am a 35 year old women from ireland and i have been low carbing since jan 2010 and doing full atkins since june 2010 .I am a long time lurker to your forum and it has helped me stay on track at the start and given me so much advice .
I love atkins it is now a way of life for me .I reached my goal weight 6 weeks ago and i have been maintaining no problem for the last 6 weeks .Its a long time since i actually felt i was on a diet and i lead a very active life where atkins fits in just perfect .I have meals out etc and just stick to the lowest carb options etc .My skin is glowing and my cellulite is gone as is my tummy post 2 children and its flat as pre children.I am back in a size 10 .I am very much a success story so what's the problem you may ask .
Well here is where i need the help .I have had some very bad news on blood resutls today .I started feeling dizzy and slightly unwell last week .Of to the gp where i had high blood pressure .Now i have had some stress in my life actually most people call it a car crash but i dont see it too badSo i was putting it down to that .Anyway got blood results today and my cholesterol was 7.7 and bp 160/105 not good .
I told the gp a rough outline of what i eat and she did not seem concerned and felt my diet was balanced enough .She did say 2 eggs a day maybe a bit much but would not account for that high a level .I am at a loss .I have to start on inderel a beta blocker and she will review me nect week again .She took more bloods to check thyroid and blood sugars toady and says will repeat the cholesterol in a month .No treatment for the cholesterol as i dont smoke or drink much .
I am terrified i am going to have to give up eating as i do:cry: .She said and i agree that this is the best she has seen me look in years and i am glowing .Its all very strange so any advice appreciated .Sorry for the long post
I love atkins it is now a way of life for me .I reached my goal weight 6 weeks ago and i have been maintaining no problem for the last 6 weeks .Its a long time since i actually felt i was on a diet and i lead a very active life where atkins fits in just perfect .I have meals out etc and just stick to the lowest carb options etc .My skin is glowing and my cellulite is gone as is my tummy post 2 children and its flat as pre children.I am back in a size 10 .I am very much a success story so what's the problem you may ask .
Well here is where i need the help .I have had some very bad news on blood resutls today .I started feeling dizzy and slightly unwell last week .Of to the gp where i had high blood pressure .Now i have had some stress in my life actually most people call it a car crash but i dont see it too badSo i was putting it down to that .Anyway got blood results today and my cholesterol was 7.7 and bp 160/105 not good .
I told the gp a rough outline of what i eat and she did not seem concerned and felt my diet was balanced enough .She did say 2 eggs a day maybe a bit much but would not account for that high a level .I am at a loss .I have to start on inderel a beta blocker and she will review me nect week again .She took more bloods to check thyroid and blood sugars toady and says will repeat the cholesterol in a month .No treatment for the cholesterol as i dont smoke or drink much .
I am terrified i am going to have to give up eating as i do:cry: .She said and i agree that this is the best she has seen me look in years and i am glowing .Its all very strange so any advice appreciated .Sorry for the long post